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A urinary drainage bag collects urine from a catheter. The bag will be directly attached to your catheter and is secured using a fixation device....

A-Z-Intermittent-Self-Catheterisation-ISC - Vyne

Intermittent self-catheterisation, or ISC for short, is used if you can’t empty your bladder by yourself. This can happen short-term for example after a surgery or...

An ileostomy means that your small intestine is brought out through an opening in your abdomen to form a stoma. This means that food waste...

A nephrostomy is a thin plastic tube that allows urine to drain from your kidney. It is inserted through the skin on your back into...

A lot of people live their lives with a urethral catheter to effectively drain urine from their bladder. And even though living with a urethral...

A urinary sheath is a great way to manage urinary incontinence in men. It’s a condom like catheter that sits over your penis. It has...

What is a colostomy? A colostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon brings part of your large intestine through a hole in your...

If, for any reason, the bladder doesn’t work as it should, is injured or diseased, a urostomy might be needed to help you pass urine. So,...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stool through a hole in your abdomen....

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Basic Stoma Care - Urostomy

Today, we’re highlighting some of the key factors that can affect a person living with a urostomy...

Lily M - May 27, 2026

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Basic Stoma Care - Ileostomy

Today, we’re highlighting some of the key factors that can affect a person living with an ileosto...

Lily M - May 27, 2026

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Basic Stoma Care - Colostomy

Today, we’re highlighting some of the key factors that can affect a person living with a colostom...

Lily M - May 27, 2026

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All about your bladder

Today, we'll walk through some basic, frequently asked questions to help you understand more abou...

Lily M - Mar 27, 2026

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What causes a UTI?

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), is a common type of infection affecting your bladder (cystitis),...

Lily M - Feb 24, 2026

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Foley Catheter Basics

Do you have questions about foley catheters, or urethral catheters? Perhaps you or a loved will b...

Lily M - Jan 29, 2026

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Everything you need to know about bladder spasms

How do you know if you have bladder spasms, what causes them, and what can be done about them? Ke...

Lily M - Sep 9, 2025

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A-Z Urinary Drainage Bags

A urinary drainage bag collects urine from a catheter. The bag will be directly attached to your ...

Lily M - Sep 2, 2025

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Why is my urine bag leaking?

Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of a leaking urine bag.

Sam H - Aug 13, 2025

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Keeping active with a catheter

We’ve outlined some things that might be helpful for you to consider when planning exercise with ...

Sam H - Aug 12, 2025

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Choosing the right fixation device for you

There are a few different types of fixation devices you can choose from, depending on your lifest...

Sam H - Jul 29, 2025

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What are the different types of catheters?

If you’re new to the world of catheters, you may not yet be aware of the different varieties whic...

Sam H - Aug 6, 2024

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Lily M

Clinical Content Writer

Hi, I'm Lily, Clinical Content Writer here at Vyne. My role is to ensure the information you read is clear, accurate, and helpful! From informative guides on continence, stoma, and wound care to product descriptions that make your choices easier. If you come across an article or resource on our site, there's a good chance I wrote it!

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Sam H

Clinical Content Writer

Hi, I'm Sam, Clinical Content Writer here at Vyne. My role is to ensure the information you read is clear, accurate, and helpful! From informative guides on continence, stoma, and wound care to product descriptions that make your choices easier. If you come across an article or resource on our site, there's a good chance I wrote it!

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